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Can a party be leftist and Zionist?
No, it cannot. But the concept of leftist Zionism is still being pushed to cover up its racist, colonial nature.…
Trump says he will consider releasing more 9/11 records after families’ request
Families have asked Trump to declassify records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the 2001 attacksDonald Trump said Sunday that …
One Nation under fire for abandoning gas reservation plan in favour of policy benefiting Gina Rinehart
Pauline Hanson’s gas policy and the party’s relationship with Rinehart is examined in a new Guardian podcast series, The PopulistListen: The Populist:…
Lawmakers home in on midterm messages as Congress returns to session
Congress returns for a short last session ahead of the midterm election with a full plate as lawmakers look for messaging bills they can take back to …
Trump’s EPA reportedly poised to axe carbon pollution rules for power plants
Advocates and experts describe the Trump administration’s climate rollbacks as gifts to polluters at expense of planetThe US Environmental Protection …
China rejects AI ‘threat narratives’, urges global cooperation
China called for international cooperation on artificial intelligence.…
Westminster’s time is coming to an end, say first ministers of UK’s Celtic nations
Leaders in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discuss independence and call for constitutional change at summitWestminster’s time is coming to an en…
Andy Burnham cancels engagements as his father’s death is announced
Prime minister had been due to speak at the TUC conference in BrightonUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has cancelled his engagements for …
UK unions split over party donations cap as TUC chief says ‘super-rich’ corrupting politics
Sources say there are ‘significant differences’ in opinion as debate inflamed by crypto billionaires’ £72m donations to ReformUK politics live – lates…
The far right’s march to power in Sweden has been halted, but its influence remains
The Sweden Democrats slipped to third after decades of growth, but their hardline positions have already reshaped the political mainstreamSwedish cent…
Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity
But their habitat is threatened by bottom trawling in the region and Trump’s plan to expand seafloor miningScientists have discovered nine new deep-se…
My son was jailed indefinitely for stealing a mobile - we've waited 21 years to see him released
Leroy Douglas has spent almost as long in prison as one of Wales' most notorious murderers.…
Chinese Hyrox athlete sparks debate for continuing race after soiling herself
Some have raised concerns around hygiene while others saluted her resolve to finish the race.…
Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO's call to curb China's AI development
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday hit back at a call from the head of Anthropic for the U.S. to curb China's artificial intelligence capab…
The powerful millionaires hiding in plain sight
They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than…
Ammonia gas leak in Jordan’s Aqaba industrial area injures 11 people
State news channel, Al Mamlaka, says the southern port of Aqaba was evacuated as a precaution.…
US may be ‘forced to intervene’ in the Red Sea
US may be 'forced to intervene' in the Red Sea…
Swedish centre-left opposition widens lead to three seats with 95% of votes counted – Europe live
The parliament isn’t set to meet until late September to elect a new speaker, and then prime ministerSenior figures in the Social Democratic party are…
At least one dead, 25 missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Greece
At least 51 people rescued as search operation continues off the island of Gavnos near Crete.…
'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt responds to Sweeney advert
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.…
New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe
In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowa…
UK ministers urged to act after US flies out diplomat accused of possessing indecent images of children
US officials reportedly raided envoy’s London home and took him to American airbase without warning Met policeUK politics live – latest updatesBritish…
Queen’s secret Whitlam correspondence inspires Sydney Theatre Company play in 2027
STC’s 2027 program also features Celeste Barber in Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris play, Tim Minchin as Scrooge and the return of The Picture of Dorian …
Richard Tice accuses Labour of ‘trying to change rules retrospectively’ after Reform receive £72m in donations – UK politics live
Labour MPs and unions are pressuring the government to legislate for a stricter cap on political party donationsRichard Tice, Reform UK’s deputy leade…
Pauline Hanson’s comments about Indigenous Australians condemned as ‘nasty’ and ‘derogatory’
Indigenous senators have criticised One Nation leader saying the comments showed ‘wilful ignorance’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest upda…
‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn
Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentresPfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of fore…
Monday briefing: What do Reform’s record-setting donations mean for the party – and our politics?
In today’s newsletter: As Labour MPs scramble to realign later today around a bill that could stop donations like this in their tracks, a look at new …
Jack Thorne warns some fellow scriptwriters are using AI ‘to cheat’
Adolescence co-writer criticises government inaction and calls for laws banning secret use of AI to generate scriptsJack Thorne, one of Britain’s most…
Rise in abuse of election candidates is ‘changing politics’ in England
Electoral Commission finds abuse, particularly of women, minority ethnic and disabled people, is affecting candidates’ behaviourAbuse and intimidation…
One Nation vows to cut migration by 750,000 sparking fears for key industries including aged care
New immigration policy has attracted bipartisan condemnation with Labor warning it would damage construction, aged care and agricultureFollow our Aust…